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A circuit based exercise class with stations to suit all abilities. Self-paced session for anyone new to exercise or needing extra support for health issues or injuries.
Our weekly session includes both tai chi and qigong to boost the immune system, strengthen joints and tendons, improve balance and co-ordination, increase the internal strength of the body and provide a focussed way of dealing with stress. A great way to unwind for an hour. Join anytime - beginners always welcome. Friendly group Professional, experienced tuition with Lighthouse Tai Chi® instructors David & Helena, members of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain.
A dedicated 55-minute session for those over 50+ that is both lane swimming and casual swimming, which also includes those with disabilities that require a quieter session.
Wellbeing Walks are short walks, run by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support. All walks are free of charge and are open to everyone – you don’t need to preregister, just come along and join us. The routes start and finish at the same location as advertised, and last between 30 and 90 minutes. Don’t worry about your fitness level - walks are over easy terrain and at a steady pace to suit everyone (please note we're unable to prov...
I love chair based dance - it's a fun way of getting fit whilst sitting down. We dance whilst sitting on a chair to some great tunes, most of which you'll know and you can sing along too. Work at your own pace, just tap your toes, clap your hands and we're dancing! Suitable for anyone who would prefer to remain seated whilst exercising - older adults, beginners, overweight, unfit, disabled including wheelchairs, dementia sufferers. If you need to bring a carer, that's fine, the carer comes free...
Chair Yoga with Jessica
11.00am-12.00pm with Jessica Green At St. Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ. This class is for members of St Lukes who live in the area of benefit.
Free and accessible non-contact boxing, particularly for adults with reduced mobility. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Our combined Tai Chi and Qigong class starts with a gentle warm-up to calm the breathing and mind, and mobilise the body. Angela will guide you through the Tai Chi steps from the front of the hall, talking you through each of the movements. We will learn a new step or revisit and refine one each class, building on the previous movements to flow a sequence together. Along the way we'll learn the health benefits of each move, the martial applications and tai chi principles. For the Qigong section ...